“Call it peace, or call it treason,
Call it love, or call it reason,
But I ain’t marchin’ anymore”
“I Ain’t Marchin’ Anymore” by Phil Ochs
“War” by Bruce Springsteen
“I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag” by Country Joe McDonald
“Wooden Ships” by Crosby, Stills and Nash
Step 1
The above songs reflect the growing anti-war sentiments, whether it is a specific anti-Vietnam song by Country Joe, or a more universal anti-war song such as “Wooden Ships.” The former provides strong examples of irony, while the latter provides a good opportunity for literary interpretation and discussion of connotative language.
Google search for lyrics for 2 of the 4 songs listed. Read the lyrics. Identify the speaker and situation in each song, and explain how each song conveys information about the era. Post your findings by clicking the Discussion tab at the top of the screen and writing your answer in the space provided.
Anti-War Protest
“Call it peace, or call it treason,
Call it love, or call it reason,
But I ain’t marchin’ anymore”
“I Ain’t Marchin’ Anymore” by Phil Ochs
“War” by Bruce Springsteen
“I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag” by Country Joe McDonald
“Wooden Ships” by Crosby, Stills and Nash
Step 1
The above songs reflect the growing anti-war sentiments, whether it is a specific anti-Vietnam song by Country Joe, or a more universal anti-war song such as “Wooden Ships.” The former provides strong examples of irony, while the latter provides a good opportunity for literary interpretation and discussion of connotative language.
Google search for lyrics for 2 of the 4 songs listed. Read the lyrics. Identify the speaker and situation in each song, and explain how each song conveys information about the era. Post your findings by clicking the Discussion tab at the top of the screen and writing your answer in the space provided.
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